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Learn more about the latest clinical microbiology issues and trends from experts working in the field, and discover advances in blood culture, susceptibility testing and other microbiology workflow solutions.

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Our smallest patients can present challenges in obtaining sufficient samples for blood infection testing. Learn about the standard governing body guidelines available and variables to consider when sampling from this precious patient population.

Culture maintenance best practices for QC organisms in a clinical laboratory

Is it three passages or five? Is it -70°C or -20°C storage? Come to find answers for best practices and stay compliant to the industry-standard culture maintenance practices. Explore how Thermo Scientific™ Culti-Loops™ enable quick and safe preparation of ATCC®** and NCTC cultures for EUCAST and CLSI routine QC testing.

Addressing the limitations of frontline ID for clinically challenging scenarios

What do you do if your mass spec solution does not give you an interpretable result? Do you have a back-up confirmation method for challenging scenarios? Learn about some quick, simple confirmation tests that can help improve your laboratory workflow and aid patient management.

The success of the management of bacterial infections depends on two main factors. First, the precocity of the diagnostic, and once bacteria are identified, the determination of their antimicrobial susceptibility. This presentation will discuss how the Hospital of Caen, Normandy University overcame the limitations of some widely used AST methods by utilizing broth microdilution (BMD) and obtaining accurate MIC results with Sensititre custom plates.

Have you ever thought about ways to reduce your laboratory’s impact on the environment? What if there was a solution that enabled you to decrease waste and costs while improving the efficiency and ergonomics of your prepared media shipments? Learn how you can simplify your inventory management with the new Tailored Delivery System.

Why is AST disc quality so important? A few millimeters make the difference!

Do you want to rest assured knowing the AST results you report for your patients are right the first time every time, without unnecessary repeat tests? Watch now to learn more about the critical importance of AST disc quality.

With the antibiotic pipeline nearly empty and new drug development years from fruition, antimicrobial stewardship policies and practices are going to play a big role in ensuring patient safety. Prof. Nathwani, a global leader in the field, will outline key issues involved in antimicrobial stewardship.

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